Alethea GroblerDepartment of Surgery Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Adelaide and Flinders University, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, AustraliaLaryngoscope 118:2078-81. 2008

..This study describes the microbiological spectrum of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) managed by debridement, washout and retention and so guides the choice of empirical antibiotics within this patient group...

This in vitro study compared 3 agitation and 2 irrigation devices to ultrasonic agitation at mechanically removing bacteria from a plastic simulated canal, instrumented to 35/.06.

Pre- and postoperative sinus penetration of nasal irrigation

Alethea GroblerDepartment of Surgery Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Adelaide and Flinders University, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, AustraliaLaryngoscope 118:2078-81. 2008

..The aim of this study is to determine a critical ostial size at which douching solution reliably enters the sinus cavities...

Ductal lavage for detection of cellular atypia in women at high risk for breast cancer

..In this study, ductal lavage, a new procedure for collecting ductal cells with a microcatheter, was compared with nipple aspiration with regard to safety, tolerability, and the ability to detect abnormal breast epithelial cells...

Comparison of posterior capsule opacification in rabbits receiving either mitomycin-C or distilled water for sealed-capsule irrigation during cataract surgery

Su Young KimDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, KoreaClin Experiment Ophthalmol 35:755-8. 2007

..posterior capsule opacification (PCO) in rabbits who undergo cataract surgery and receive either mitomycin-C (MMC) or distilled water (DW) during sealed-capsule irrigation (SCI). In addition, we examined the toxicity of DW and MMC.

This study was conducted to determine the best position for the subdural drainage catheter to achieve a low recurrence rate after burr-hole irrigation and closed-system drainage of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH).

To investigate the influence of diameter and taper of root canals on the effectiveness of ultrasonic irrigation to remove artificially placed dentine debris from simulated uninstrumented extensions in simulated root canals.

Variable amounts of irrigation fluid are absorbed during transurethral prostate resection. Previous studies suggest that cardiac stress occurs as a result of transurethral prostate resection, possibly due to glycine absorption...

Past studies have shown that current irrigation methods are effective at cleaning root canals coronally but less effective apically. To be effective, endodontic irrigants should ideally be delivered near working length...

A multicenter comparison of tap water versus sterile saline for wound irrigation

Ronald M MoscatiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, USAAcad Emerg Med 14:404-9. 2007

To compare wound infection rates for irrigation with tap water versus sterile saline before closure of wounds in the emergency department.

Hypersaline nasal irrigation in children with symptomatic seasonal allergic rhinitis: a randomized study

..The optimal temperature for culture growth is above 30 degrees C and the maximum temperature is 40 degrees C. This new species is abundant in irrigation reservoirs and natural waterways in Virginia and was also isolated in Pennsylvania.

..To assess the utility of ductal lavage as a cancer diagnostic test, we investigated the association between ductal lavage cytologic findings and histologic findings in women with known breast cancer undergoing mastectomy...

Visually guided irrigation for patients with symptomatic internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint: a preliminary report

..Endoscopic evacuation of intraoperative hemorrhage is proving to be increasingly useful and effective. For general agreement that endoscopic evacuation has advantages over craniotomy, secure hemostatic procedures are crucial...

Enteric viruses in raw vegetables and groundwater used for irrigation in South Korea

..may be contaminated with a broad range of enteric viruses, which may originate from virus-infected farmers and virus-contaminated irrigation water, and these vegetables may act as a potential vector of food-borne viral transmission.

Saline nasal irrigation for upper respiratory conditions

David RabagoDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53715, USAAm Fam Physician 80:1117-9. 2009

Saline nasal irrigation is an adjunctive therapy for upper respiratory conditions that bathes the nasal cavity with spray or liquid saline...

Significance of dynamic magnetic resonance sialography in prognostic evaluation of saline solution irrigation of the parotid gland for the treatment of xerostomia

To evaluate the clinical significance of dynamic magnetic resonance (MR) sialographic images in prognostic evaluation of saline solution irrigation of the parotid gland for the treatment of xerostomia.

Comparison of apical extrusion of NaOCl using the EndoVac or needle irrigation of root canals

..To determine the efficacy of intraoperative antibiotic use in irrigating solutions on aqueous humor contamination during phacoemulsification surgery and to evaluate the corresponding risk of postoperative endophthalmitis...

Intraoperative bleeding often obscures the surgical field and may cause neurological damage. The irrigation fluids used during surgery might affect physiological hemostasis because they modulate the extracellular fluid composition of the ..

..has been growing acceptance of the one-stage resection and primary anastomosis with intraoperative antegrade irrigation. This study evaluated the efficacy of a newly developed device for performing a single-stage procedure in ..

This article discusses the use of irrigation for suitable colostomists and reasons why it can have a very positive effect on lifestyle. While it is evidence-based it also includes anecdotal tips from patients who irrigate...

..We report successful treatment of a non-resolving fibrino-purulent pericardial effusion by combined intrapericardial irrigation of fibrinolytics and systemic corticosteroids administration as an alternative to pericardectomy.

Treatment of field water with sodium hypochlorite for surgical irrigation

Early irrigation and surgical debridement of high-energy wounds and open fractures effectively prevents infection. Rapid wound care has been maximized by the United States military's "forward surgical teams...

..surgery we determined that a three-day course of topical ofloxacin followed by preoperative povidone-iodine irrigation caused a marked decrease in the number of conjunctival bacterial flora and resulted in no contamination of the ..

Transurethral ureterorenolithotripsy using new automated irrigation/suction system controlling pressure and flow compared with standard irrigation: a randomized pilot study

..Since DNM is uncommon, few reports of large series of patients with DNM (i.e. more than 10 cases) have been published. The present aim was to evaluate our treatment strategy for DNM by retrospective chart review...

A comparison of the cleaning efficacy of short-term sonic and ultrasonic passive irrigation after hand instrumentation in molar root canals

..The aim of this study was to investigate its efficacy, particularly the extent to which the volume of irrigation fluid might influence the efficacy of tumor cell elimination and whether tumor characteristics might influence ..

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..coagulation, electro-adhesive manipulation of tissue and microinjection will also include illumination, irrigation and suction. It is miniaturizable to a 25 gauge size and can be incorporated into an endoscope...

..is an agricultural intervention that centers around the provision of a "KickStart" foot-operated mechanical irrigation pump, a microeconomic loan, and training in sustainable farming techniques and financial management provided by ..

..potential source of exposure to resistant bacteria and antimicrobial residues is reclaimed wastewater used for irrigation. However, exposures to these agents among irrigation workers have not been fully evaluated...

..such as Escherchia coli, Salmonella, and Shigella, which are transmitted to the food chain from polluted irrigation and fertilization systems, have been shown to possess both of these plasmid-encoded elements...

..in the CEHD group compared to standard of practice;iii) the CEHD can be removed by dissolution with a low pH irrigation solution. Phase II studies will lead to an FDA submission for clinical trials...

..eliminate biofilms in Dental unit water lines (DUWL) and maintain the required quality of water used for mouth irrigation. This technology development is needed to prevent biofilm formation inside the thin plastic tubes in DUWLs that ..

..industry: large quantities of pyrogen-free water are required for intravenous infusion fluids, fluids for injection and for irrigation in operating rooms. Also, other industries, such as the hydroponics industry need sterile water.

..In order to develop, implement, and maintain a mosquito management program in rice irrigation schemes, we must determine site-specific IMM critical elements; the when, where, and how to reduce adult ..

..g. lactate. In the current proposal we will employ selective denervation procedures and the "local irrigation technique"(developed in our lab) to address the following specific aims: 1) to identify the origin, axis and ..

..large quantities of pyrogen-free water are used by the medical industry such as in intravenous infusion fluids, fluids for infection and for irrigation in operating rooms. Also, sterile water is needed in the hydroponics industry.

..Ultimately, the development of non-hormonal chemoprevention agents, and identification of surrogate markers will allow us to plan large-scale, phase III chemoprevention studies with the endpoint of cancer incidence. ..

..of chorioaminonitis and endometritis is ascending infection of endogenous cervico-vaginal bacteria, intrapartum irrigation of the vagina and cervix with an anti- bacterial as a logical approach to prevention of peripartal infection...

..Specific Aims 1 and 2 may provide the foundation for the clinical development of STAMP in Phase II studies as a safe, effective broad-spectrum anti-HIV microbicide without conception-inhibiting functions. ..

..Future studies will build on these findings to develop in vitro and in vivo models of CFS and lead to clinical trials with select antidepressants or other molecules that inhibit brain mast cells. [unreadable] [unreadable] [unreadable]..

..Comparisons of angular and translational VOR deficits after intratympanic gentamicin should demonstrate whether or not the utricle is less susceptible than the semicircular canals to intratympanic gentamicin. ..